Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
289FC2
RGB
40, 159, 194
HSL
194, 66%, 46%
HSB
194, 79%, 76%
CMYK
79, 18, 0, 24
LAB
60, -24, -28
LCH
60, 37, 229
OKLCH
0.65, 0.11, 223
XYZ
23, 29, 55
LUV
60, -40, -39
HWB
194, 16%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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